As we close out 2025, oil prices are holding steady amid a complex interplay of geopolitical tensions, sanctions enforcement, and shifting supply-demand dynamics. Brent crude is trading around $62.46 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) sits at approximately $58.48, both benchmarks reflecting modest gains of about 0.13% and 0.17% respectively in recent sessions. This […]
Continue ReadingIn the volatile world of global energy markets, the sight of surging oil barrels floating at sea has sent shockwaves through traders and investors. As of late 2025, global crude supplies have ballooned, with an estimated 1.3 billion barrels of \”oil on water\”—the highest level since April 2020 and a staggering 30% increase from August. […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold escalation of tensions between the United States and Venezuela, the Trump administration has intercepted a second oil tanker amid an ongoing blockade aimed at crippling the Maduro regime\’s oil exports. On December 20, 2025, the US Coast Guard seized the supertanker named Centuries in the Caribbean Sea, shortly after it departed from […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This is a fantastic article from the Merchant\’s News Substack by Giacomo Prandelli. We highly recommend subscribing to and reading his Substack. Stu Turley just had an interview with Giacomo, and the podcast is in production for release soon. We will keep you posted. Everyone’s celebrating gold breaking $4,200 and silver doubling […]
Continue ReadingVenezuela, home to the world\’s largest proven oil reserves, has long been a pivotal player in global energy dynamics. However, years of political turmoil, economic mismanagement, and stringent U.S. sanctions have crippled its oil industry, reducing production from peaks of around 2 million barrels per day (bpd) in the mid-2010s to roughly 900,000 bpd today. […]
Continue ReadingPeter Boockvar, CIO of One Point BFG Wealth Partners, was interviewed on \’Fast Money\’ to discuss why he is bullish on energy heading into 2026. I found this story very interesting as Peter goes through the key bullet points. Their interview was on CNBC. This Friday, Stu Turley and David Blackmon will host a discussion […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article is from the Bison Insights with Josh Young. Stu Turley, David Blacmon, Josh Young, and Wasif Latif will be live next week, and this article will be one of the key talking points. We highly recommend subscribing to the Bison Interests Substack. Here is the live link to watch the […]
Continue ReadingIn a significant blow to Russia\’s wartime economy, state revenues from oil and gas exports are projected to decline sharply in November 2025. According to calculations by Reuters, these revenues could drop by approximately 35% compared to November 2024, falling to around 520 billion roubles ($6.59 billion). This estimate is based on lower oil prices […]
Continue ReadingAs the world watches the evolving dynamics of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, the energy sector remains on high alert. With the current date being November 28, 2025, recent developments suggest a potential path toward peace, including a proposed 19-point plan from the Trump administration that favors Ukraine by avoiding territorial concessions in Donbas and offering U.S.-style […]
Continue ReadingOPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais has publicly pushed back against what he calls widespread media misrepresentation of the organization\’s latest oil market forecast, particularly regarding the outlook for 2026. In a recent interview, Al Ghais accused certain outlets of twisting OPEC\’s Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) to create a false narrative of a significant […]
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